Global chip sales smash records to reach $792b in single year
AI boom and surging demand for logic and memory chips drove the semiconductor industry to its highest-ever annual sales in 2025.
Analysis
Beijing urges calm as Dutch Nexperia probe fuels chip fears
This followed the Dutch government’s use of a Cold War-era law to take control of the company.
Global chip sales smash records to reach $792b in single year
AI boom and surging demand for logic and memory chips drove the semiconductor industry to its highest-ever annual sales in 2025.
Global manufacturing orders hit four-year high as factories ramp up production
Asia led the global bounce-back whilst Europe lagged in procurement activity.
Digital dye-sublimation drives 8.4% revenue growth for SEA printers
Over half of adopters expanded into new customer segments.
China's manufacturing activity expands in January even as cost pressures intensify
This is the second consecutive month its PMI remained in expansion territory.
Indian factory activity rebounds but business confidence slumps to 3-year low
This followed a slowdown in end-2025.
Exclusives
Exclusives
UMC flags rising costs, talent strain at Singapore fabs
Managing its expansion and existing operations has been a key test.
AkzoNobel steps up digital, green push to hit 2030 targets
The company seeks to halve carbon emissions across the full value chain by 2030.
Indonesia pushes factories past tech ‘pilot trap’
The state wants manufacturers to sustain the digital transformation.
Asia’s bicycle makers gear up for growth
E-bikes and the global ‘green’ push are driving the market expansion.
PT Cemindo Gemilang eyes cement plant upgrades
Its carbon injection technology strengthens concrete whilst cutting carbon emissions.
PT. Sinar Nusantara Industries shaping modern construction with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
The company’s diverse product range meets market demands, producing 753.34 tons per day.
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Global chip sales smash records to reach $792b in single year
AI boom and surging demand for logic and memory chips drove the semiconductor industry to its highest-ever annual sales in 2025.
Analysis
Beijing urges calm as Dutch Nexperia probe fuels chip fears
This followed the Dutch government’s use of a Cold War-era law to take control of the company.
Global chip sales smash records to reach $792b in single year
AI boom and surging demand for logic and memory chips drove the semiconductor industry to its highest-ever annual sales in 2025.
Global manufacturing orders hit four-year high as factories ramp up production
Asia led the global bounce-back whilst Europe lagged in procurement activity.
Digital dye-sublimation drives 8.4% revenue growth for SEA printers
Over half of adopters expanded into new customer segments.
China's manufacturing activity expands in January even as cost pressures intensify
This is the second consecutive month its PMI remained in expansion territory.
Indian factory activity rebounds but business confidence slumps to 3-year low
This followed a slowdown in end-2025.
Exclusives
UMC flags rising costs, talent strain at Singapore fabs
Managing its expansion and existing operations has been a key test.
AkzoNobel steps up digital, green push to hit 2030 targets
The company seeks to halve carbon emissions across the full value chain by 2030.
Indonesia pushes factories past tech ‘pilot trap’
The state wants manufacturers to sustain the digital transformation.
Asia’s bicycle makers gear up for growth
E-bikes and the global ‘green’ push are driving the market expansion.
PT Cemindo Gemilang eyes cement plant upgrades
Its carbon injection technology strengthens concrete whilst cutting carbon emissions.
PT. Sinar Nusantara Industries shaping modern construction with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
The company’s diverse product range meets market demands, producing 753.34 tons per day.
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Safran Actuation GBU, Bandung Operations wins at Manufacturing Asia Awards 2025
Two key initiatives highlight the site’s commitment to carbon reduction and operational efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.
